You’re shuffling around in your home, trying to free up some storage space, and all of a sudden you step in a puddle. We haven’t had any heavy rains lately, though, and you’ve noticed no signs of trouble with your plumbing system. Upon further investigation, you realize that the source of the water is actually your air conditioner. That can’t be right, you think — my air conditioner doesn’t use any water in its operation! What’s going on?
Well, you are right about the fact that your air conditioner does not use water in its operation. This does not mean, however, that there is not water coming from the system and pooling around it. Confused? Understandable, but that’s what we’re here for. Let us help to shed some light on the reasons why your AC may seem to be leaking water.